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“Micks” or “Mix”

micks / mix are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

micks

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

mix m·IH·k·s

  • nouna commercially prepared mixture of dry ingredients.
  • nounan event that combines things in a mixture.
  • nounthe act of mixing together.
  • verbcombine (electronic signals).
  • verbadd as an additional element or part.
  • verbto bring or combine together or with something else.
Usage

Examples in context

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“micks”

  • …in the documentary 'Rowing The Pacific.'

“mix”

  • …cycles to achieve level-loading of mix and volume, which cause significant…
  • …means that the whole product mix is supplied across a scheduling…
  • The mix of land utilization and social…
  • …any case, because of the mix of Danes and Germans who…
  • …presidential election results, a club mix of Yam announcing the results…
  • Daily changes in mix and volume are accommodated in…
  • …been playing exactly that dynamic mix of soft and loud music.
  • …expected to supply a high mix to an unpredictable and volatile
  • …ABC News Radio, or a mix of both local and national…
  • …GRC had turned into a mix just within a few hours…

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